BabyLotus

Entering the college life, Simon meets a girl, who he unexpectedly falls for. Despite his deepening affection for her, Simon is held back by a web of reluctance and self-doubt, unable to confess his true feelings. As he navigates the complexities of new friendships and personal growth, he embarks on an emotional journey of self-discovery and unfortunate timing. Will Simon be brave enough to share his heart, or will the opportunity to express his love remain forever unspoken?

Silent Rejection

After a month of feeling like things were going smoothly with Melisandre, I decided to ask her out again, and she agreed to meet on a certain day. We ended up happily eating at a chicken wing kiosk in a food court, where I felt like the universe was on my side, urging me forward. But I made a last-minute decision to move us to a quieter spot, a cafe behind the mall.

We ordered our drinks, settled in, and I finally gathered the courage to speak my mind. I began with hypotheticals like "What if the sky was green? What if the world ended right now? What if you became a zombie?" My nerves got the best of me, and I ended up repeating "What if?" for what felt like an eternity, trying to muster the courage to confess. Finally, I blurted out, "What if I have a crush on you?"

Melisandre was visibly moved, tearing up as she gently explained, "I don't deserve this kind of treatment, this kind of love, this kind of affection. We're just friends, and that's better." I was taken aback, feeling confused and stunned by her response. Instinctively, I replied, "I think everyone deserves to be loved. I choose who I love, and I choose that you deserve to be loved. I choose you."

She responded with honesty, saying, "I don't feel the same way, and I would like to stay friends for now. Let's see what happens in the next few months." Her words hung between us, and despite the disappointment, I respected her feelings and agreed to give our relationship time to evolve.

Chapter 11: The Confession